When it comes to staying sober, cravings can be a major challenge. At Boca House for Men, we know that many patients struggle with cravings during their time at our men’s sober house. Early recovery is riddled with cravings for alcohol or the drugs a person was addicted to; fighting these cravings can be challenging, but it is possible. Even…

Did you know that male high school sports could be tied to binge drinking? According to a recent study done by the University of Michigan, nearly 22.6 percent of boys who play at least three sports have reported binge drinking. The numbers sharply decline for one-sport athletes, although 20.4 percent still report binge drinking. While sports can have a positive…

The holidays is an intimidating time for anyone who has just finished their stay at a Boca Raton drug rehab. Between the holiday parties laden with alcohol, to the temptation to drink simply to have to deal with being around certain family members – the holiday season is littered with minefields aimed at compromising your sobriety. You can finally rest…

Just in case you needed another reason to not want to drink ever again, a recent study revealing that alcohol death rates are higher than HIV/AIDS deaths, violence and tuberculous combined, might convince you to stop drinking, even if you are already addicted to alcohol. These findings shed light on a worldwide problem that needs to be addressed – the…

Recently, a study has come out that reveals that a natural protein in the brain could help put a stop to excessive drinking. A compound, Neuropeptide, which is naturally found in the part of the brain that is responsible for managing risk and reward, has recently been discovered to put a halt to alcoholism. According to Dr. Thomas L. Kash,…

Did you know that by consuming three or more alcoholic drinks a day you could be unknowingly causing liver cancer? The World Cancer Research Fund recently released a study that included 8.2 million people, 24,500 of whom had liver cancer. Based on the research done, it was confirmed that three drinks a day or more can cause the disease. According…

In a world dominated by cell phones and technology, it comes as no surprise that your recovery can be managed through an app. The recent development comes courtesy of researchers at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. Named ControlTheBrain, the new gaming app fends of alcoholism by rewiring neural circuitry. In layman’s terms, the app teaches the brain to…

From the year 1946 to 2015, the amount of people who attribute drinking as a source of problems within their family has grown 21%; from 15% in 1946, to 36% today. This percentage comes as a surprise, considering that the number of people who reported having eight or more alcoholic drinks has declined since the 1980s. However, the study done…

There aren’t just tragedies in the media when it comes to celebrities and addiction, as Stephen Moyer recently proved. “True Blood” star Stephen Moyer shared his experience with alcohol addiction and subsequent rehab for the substance 14 years ago. The actor muses that his issues with alcohol started can be traced to the beginning of his British theater career. In…